New data centers are launching faster than power plants in a state already facing electricity shortages and higher prices.

Now, about eight of these gently scented plants are starting to bloom in a wet depression in the front yard. As July ...

Sand Ridge State Forest in Forest City is Illinois’ best-kept natural secret, and frankly, it’s too extraordinary to stay ...

A small winery just south of Petersburg is expanding operations for production and enhancing guests' experiences. Here's what ...

The summer is always a little brighter in the garden when brightly colored zinnias are among the various plants. Zinnias are ...

Discover the Art of Flower Pressing: Learn how to preserve flowers from home gardens and special occasions. Hands-On Activities: Each child will get to press their own flowers and create beautiful ...

Illinois Department of Public Health spokesperson Mike Claffey wrote in a June 6 email to the News-Democrat the Nimbus variant had not yet been detected in the state.

The light beer, with a low alcohol content, will be available at the Illinois State Fair and Springfield Beer Co. This collaboration revives the legacy of Reisch Beer, a historic Springfield brewery.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker put pen to paper at the beginning of the week when he signed the state’s new budget into law. The $55.1 billion spending plan is the largest in state history. It… ...

To deal with uncertainty over federal spending, Illinois lawmakers tucked some tools into the state budget designed to maintain key programs — including a $100 million flexible fund.

Yes, Sri Lanka has an Extension, but it works differently than ours at University of Illinois. Extension in Sri Lanka falls under the Department of Agriculture, so it’s constructed nationwide rather ...

SPRINGFIELD — A group of Republican lawmakers filed a lawsuit this week that seeks to nullify legislation they say would indelibly alter both the business and legal landscape of Illinois.